GC 2006: Half-Life 2 in Q1 '07

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We won't get Freeman's next adventure until early next year.

By Daemon Hatfield

In an interview with overseas gaming site Eurogamer conducted at the Leipzig Games Convention, Valve Software's Doug Lombardi revealed that Half-Life 2: Episode Two would release on all its scheduled platforms in the first quarter of 2007.

Valve had originally hoped to get the game out this holiday season, but apparently was being "overly aggressive" with its launch plans. The fact that the game is being simultaneously developed for PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 could have something to do with the release decision.

When you're getting this much content, it takes some time.

Lombardi also confirmed that while Episode One retailed for $19.99, the extra content shipping with Episode Two would probably raise its price tag. The console versions will contain Half-Life 2, Episodes One and Two, Team Fortress 2, and Portal -- likely giving them a regular "full price" retail value. The price of the PC pack, which includes Episode Two, Team Fortress 2, and Portal, will probably fall somewhere between the console price tag and Episode One's price.